Electrophile
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Electrophile is a noun meaning (chemistry) A compound or functional group that is attracted to, and accepts electrons, especially accepting an electron pair from a nucleophile to form a bond.
Meaning
(chemistry) A compound or functional group that is attracted to, and accepts electrons, especially accepting an electron pair from a nucleophile to form a bond.
Word Forms
- electrophiles
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include electrophil, nucleophile, dinucleophile, pronucleophile, electroauxiliary, carbonucleophile.
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